Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-13
INDIANA'S MUDDLiG.
Robertson Not Allowed to Preside
Over the Senate.

| Robertson Not Allowed to Preside
Over the Senate.
| INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. l2.-There was
but little diminutlon in the number OF
people at the capitol this morning and
| the usual careful scrutiny was maintain
ed in admttiug visitors to the Senate
chamber. Senator Drake of the Republi-
can minority presented preamble and
resolution which some Democrat moved
to reject without reading.
On his motion the Democratic majority
divided, Senator'S Weir, MoDona!d and
Barrett Dems. protesting against such
a method OF procedure, and insisting that
the members of the Senate had q right to
know wnat it was they were called upon
to vote.
Finally the motion TO reject without
reading was withdrawn.
The preamble reclted that Lieut.. Gov.
Robertson was present, and having quail
lied was ready To perform the dutl5s oil
presiding officer of the Senate, and the
resolution provided for the appointment
OF a committee OF two to escort him TO the
chair. The preamble and resolution were
rejected by party vote, Presiding Officer
Smith not voting.
Senator Winter, Of the minority, Will
file protest, claiming that further occu-
pancy OF the chair by Senator Smith is
regarded as usurpatiOn of authority, and
this will probably lead to "a bolt.
After the rejection Of Senator Drake's
resolution Senator Campbell presented to
the Senate Lieut.. Gov. Roberrson's formal
claim in writing to the Office of the Presl-
dency of the Senate as Lieutenant Cover
nor, and it was read for Information. A
copy Of the oath of office which had been
administered by Judge Walker was at
ached. motion to reject prevailed by
party vote.
Senator Winter announced that the Re-
publican minority would consider Col.
Robertson as Lieutenant Governor and
senator Smith as usurper in maintain
Ing the office Of the President of the SEN
ate. The latter asked Mr.. Winter to test
the matter in the courts.
At late hour this afternoon President
Pro TEN. Smith filed quo warrantO pro-
ceedings against the Lieutenant Governor
elect. The papers were led in the Marion
Circuit Court, and the hearing will begin
before Judge Ayres tomorrow.
NEW JERSEYS CLASH.
TRENTON, N. j., Jan. 12.--Two police
men, who exercised their authority In the
Assembly Chamber yesterday, were ar
rested today, but they were at once ad-
mitted to bail, the object OF arrest being
simply to lay grounds Tor prosecution
against Gov. Albeit, who directed the
policemen's action in ejecting from the
Assembly Chamber Republican men,
bers who Intruded upon the
Democratic caucus when the regular
hour for the meeting Of the body in legis-
lative session arrived. The Senate met
again to-day ana Immediately adjourned
over until tomorrow. The purpose OF The
regular Democrats to organize the as
sembly on their own basis mas been aban-
doned, and the House met this morn
ing with Speaker Baird in the
chair. The day was spent in wrang-
ing over two Democrats whose
seats are contested. Speaker Baird
was unable to establish order. Finally
one of the contested Democrats. Mr. Iur.
ley, Of Camden, who held a certificate
rom the Judge OF the Superior Court,
was sworn in, two labor members and
two of yesterdays bOitiDg Democrats
voting in his favor. The other case was
referred to the committee on elections
The work Of the House was then proceed
ed with and Gov. Abbetps message read
Speaker Baird appointed as the contested
elections committee three Republicans,
Que labor man and one Democrat.
In view Of tine many rumOrs charging
Coy. Albeit with having instigated the
eiectment Of the legislative oflic r.. from
tue Assembly cham Uer by policemen yes.
terday afternoon, that gentleman this
evening gave bis version OF tue affair.
u V. Abbett says he was waited ON by
mem bers Of TIE House who represented 10
ann the disOrder!y scene in the Assembly
chamber and asked his advice. He told
them that they had the pow er OF removal,
aud they replied that the persons engaged
n the disorder had resisted their author
ity. lie then suggesi ed that Trenton po-
licemen might be called In TO remove all
persons not properly in the chamber, and
IhaJ ended his connection IN the matter.
NEvADA's NEW SENATOR.
CARSON. New, Jan. 12.-Tbe Leglsla-
ure in Joint session to-day elected VIII
liam NJ. stewart United States Senator by
a vote OF 46 out OF 90.
------------ -